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Meniscal tear types in children and adolescents
| Type | Children | Adolescents | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex | 31 (25%) | 60 (30%) | 91 (28%) |
| Vertical | 16 (13%) | 37 (19%) | 53 (16%) |
| Discoid | 32 (25%) | 14 (7%) | 46 (14%) |
| Bucket-handle | 13 (10%) | 32 (16%) | 45 (14%) |
| Radial | 9 (7%) | 22 (11%) | 31 (10%) |
| Horizontal | 13 (10%) | 13 (7%) | 26 (8%) |
| Oblique | 4 (3%) | 14 (7%) | 18 (6%) |
| Fray | 6 (5%) | 3 (2%) | 9 (3%) |
| Root detachment | 2 (2%) | 3 (2%) | 5 (2%) |
| Total | 126 | 198 | 324 |
